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£274 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to New York departing on 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£392
Typical prices: £426-£597
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 19/5Fri 29/5
IST - JFK • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£500
Typical prices: £547-£770
Turkish Airlines
Sun 25/1Fri 6/2
IST - JFK • Direct
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Wear comfortable shoes at IST due to long walking distances.
Use the JFK AirTrain to avoid traffic and connect easily.
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Cheapest • from £395 (return)
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to New York (IST-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Istanbul to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Istanbul to New York

Tue, 19 May - Fri, 29 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
04:30 - 15:40
IST
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JFK
18h 10m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
18:55 - 03:40
JFK
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IST
25h 45m1 stop
£392Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Mon, 1 Jun
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
04:30 - 15:40
IST
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JFK
18h 10m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:10 - 03:40
JFK
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IST
27h 30m2 stops
£395Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, 18 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
04:30 - 15:40
IST
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JFK
18h 10m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
17:10 - 03:40
JFK
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IST
27h 30m2 stops
£396Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
KLM Logo
17:55 - 13:20
IST
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JFK
27h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
16:45 - 16:55
JFK
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IST
16h 10m1 stop
£400KLM
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
KLM Logo
17:55 - 13:20
IST
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JFK
27h 25m1 stop
KLM Logo
18:50 - 16:55
JFK
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IST
14h 05m1 stop
£401KLM
Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
Royal Air Maroc Logo
18:20 - 17:55
IST
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JFK
31h 35m1 stop
Royal Air Maroc Logo
20:00 - 16:40
JFK
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IST
12h 40m1 stop
£403Royal Air Maroc
Fri, 23 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Icelandair Logo
12:05 - 18:00
IST
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JFK
13h 55m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
19:25 - 23:35
JFK
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IST
20h 10m1 stop
£404Icelandair
Fri, 23 Jan - Wed, 18 Feb
Icelandair Logo
12:05 - 18:00
IST
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JFK
13h 55m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
19:25 - 23:35
JFK
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IST
20h 10m1 stop
£405Icelandair
Sun, 17 May - Sat, 30 May
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
04:30 - 15:40
IST
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JFK
18h 10m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
18:55 - 03:40
JFK
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IST
25h 45m1 stop
£406Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, 23 Dec - Tue, 13 Jan
KLM Logo
04:50 - 10:45
IST
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JFK
13h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
18:50 - 16:55
JFK
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IST
14h 05m1 stop
£413KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport departing in May.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a Thursday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Istanbul Airport, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost £439 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £680 and £625 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Istanbul to New York

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Wear comfortable shoes at IST as walking from check-in to your gate can take time due to the airport's size.

JFK

Avoid traffic by using the JFK AirTrain from Lefferts Boulevard, which is free between terminals and connects to subway and rail lines.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£274
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was £274 for a one-way ticket and £388 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Istanbul Airport and New York John F Kennedy Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    There are direct flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to New York, Turkish Airlines or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to New York are Turkish Airlines and British Airways. With an average price for the route of £742 and an overall rating of 7.3, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £460 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Istanbul Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York John F Kennedy Airport with an airline and back to Istanbul Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York John F Kennedy Airport from Istanbul Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul Airport to New York John F Kennedy Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
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Istanbul to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

Turkish Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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New York John F Kennedy Intl to Istanbul

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Istanbul to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Istanbul to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4089 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.4Food
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
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Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Dec 2025
IST - LAX
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Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

It was great. Enough space and room for legs . Great service to.

Well unfortunately our connecting was cancelled and next flight delayed. Was in airport 9 hours. Flight itself was good. I’m sure it was a FAA problem.

Great on board entertainment Tasty food Cattle class obviously crammed but not as bad as shorter hall flights

1. The website didn’t allow me to checkin from London as I have Bangladesh passport with US permanent resident card. This pushed me to sit with my wife in the middle of two aisle seats, terrible experience! 2. BA should allow within 24 hours to checkin with other passport holders to choose better seats. A 2nd verification of travel documents can be done at the desk about immigration status. 3. Food options were poor for vegetarian passengers, try to introduce healthy options avoiding carb-dense food ingredients.

It was perfect. The service was exceptional. I would never want to cross the Atlantic in anyone else's sardine tins.

I paid for full WIFI- it was terrible, kept being in and out could not listen to a podcast

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The gate at London Gatwick had confusing signs for the different zones and the staff seemed harried because people didn't know when it was their turn to come to the desk. Plus, with there were too many carry-on bag travelers, myself included. The charge scheme for checking bags is frustrating. If you travel light, you want the freedom to leave as soon as you deplane. When you are forced to gate-check your bag simply because the flight is fully booked, you lose whatever time you'd hoped to save because you're still stuck waiting for your bag to come off the conveyor belt.

3/4 bags delayed and 1/4 damaged at the other end. Flight was freezing

After boarding we were waiting in the plane for more than one hour to take off without AC with very high temperature inside

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